(Editors Note - Post Tibial Nerve Stimulation (aka PTNS, Urgent PC) is an ideal first introduction for those patients considering neuromodulation. It requires no surgery, has few adverse events and is far less expensive than sacral neuromodulation (aka Interstim). This research study, conducted by the best neuromodulation specialist in the country IMHO, shows that PTNS [...]

By Jill Osborne|
2017-01-18T12:08:23+00:00 May 13th, 2013|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Three Year Urgent PC (PTNS) Study Shows Success!!

A new research study is being conducted at investigational sites in the US and Canada for women diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis. The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, effectiveness and tolerability of an investigational product that delivers the drug lidocaine continuously over 14 days directly into the bladder. Known as LiRIS® , [...]

Many IC patients have reported that their symptoms began after a trauma... such as jamming their crotch on the bar of a bicycle, etc. etc. This is a fascinating study that reveals that injuries like this are actually fairly common and I'm quite surprised by the injuries that women have experienced with bikini waxes, etc. [...]

By Jill Osborne|
2017-01-18T12:10:00+00:00 November 12th, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Painful Truth About Genital Injuries

Interstitial Cystitis Network

The ICN is a health education company dedicated to IC and chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Rated the top patient website dedicated to IC in peer reviewed studies by Harvard (2011) and the Univ. of London (2013), our goal is to empower, educate and encourage patients and providers!